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Solve 4x − 2(x + 1) = 3x + 10. −12 12 −8 8

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Original Equation: 4x - 2(x+1) = 3x + 10

Step 1: Use Distributive Property
4x - 2x - 2 = 3x + 10

Step 2: Combine Like Terms
2x - 2 = 3x + 10

Step 3: Solve
2x - 2 = 3x + 10
- 2x -2x
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-2 = x + 10
-10 -10
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-12 = x





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